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CFO at PETRA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Compact with an easy initial setup and good preformance
Pros and Cons
- "Technical support has been helpful."
- "The reliability needs improvement."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
So far, the product has made us more efficient in terms of energy usage and space usage utilization.
What is most valuable?
It does basically everything that we need it to do.
The compactness of the solution is its most valuable aspect.
We found the initial setup to be straightforward.
The solution is stable. We haven't had any issues.
It is possible to scale the solution.
Technical support has been helpful.
What needs improvement?
The reliability needs improvement. We have had some issues.
The issue is that Dell's no longer selling this product in the near future. It's almost the end of life.
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For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using the solution since 2018.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability has been good. We haven't dealt with any bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
While it is scalable, we haven't had the need to do so just yet.
We're a construction company and we have about 60 users at this time. That includes project managers.
Right now, it's probably running at 60% capacity. We're not going to increase usage.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support has been good. We are satisfied with the level of service on offer.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We're currently looking at refreshing the hardware.
We had Dell rack-mount servers previously. We switched for space utilization.
EMC is our storage. That's not the Blades. The storage is the Unity box that we have.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward and not overly difficult. It's a simple process.
The deployment is fast. It took us over a weekend.
We had two personnel that handled deployment and maintenance.
What about the implementation team?
We handled the implementation process ourselves. We did not need any integrators or consultants.
What was our ROI?
In terms of ROI, it's performed and done what we expected for the price that we paid.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay a yearly licensing fee. It's comparable to others on the market.
There are not any other additional costs other than the licensing fee.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did evaluate other options.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We're pretty happy with its capabilities.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

Founder Owner at Interface
Good return on investment, round the clock technical support, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "One of the main features that attract customers to buy their products is the great management tool and almost zero failure rate, making it easy to use."
- "HP is a little bit lower in terms of price."
What is our primary use case?
PowerEdge C is used in both corporate and industrial settings.
What is most valuable?
One of the main features that attract customers to buy their products is the great management tool and almost zero failure rate, making it easy to use.
What needs improvement?
As far as I'm concerned, the current product works perfectly fine and I don't see any issues with it. The newer products may have additional features, but for my current needs, the current product is more than sufficient and I don't think it requires any enhancements.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been with Dell for 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
PowerEdge Cis a very stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of PowerEdge C is very good.
We have the capability to scale up the infrastructure as per our requirements.
We have more than 100 customers using this solution.
We currently have a team of 22 people responsible for deploying and maintaining the entire infrastructure.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is very good.
They offer round-the-clock technical support, and we have many other resources available as well since we are the top-ranked provider. Our resources include pre-sales support and a team of technical staff based in India.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We work with Microsoft. We partner with Dell and HP.
We are a provider of Dell enterprise solutions, including servers, storage, as well as commercial laptops and desktops.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
The deployment process took approximately one hour.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment process is tailored to the customer's specific needs, whether it's for normal infrastructure such as servers and storage or for more complex hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions.
The deployment is a straightforward process at both the OS and management levels, and we haven't encountered any issues.
What was our ROI?
The return on investment (ROI) for our solution is very good. We provide ROI sheets to our customers before finalizing the deal so that they can review them.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Despite the slightly higher price, we prefer Dell due to the high quality of their products.
HP is a little bit lower in terms of price.
Customers may have additional requirements and may need to purchase licenses for certain features to use with this infrastructure. These licenses are typically bundled with our solution.
What other advice do I have?
We are recommending Dell.
I would rate PowerEdge C a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Last updated: May 6, 2023
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CTO at ACOM
Easy to use with good security and good pricing
Pros and Cons
- "The security of the product is very good."
- "We had a few minor issues with compatibility on the latest version during the installation process."
What is most valuable?
The solution's ease of use is its most valuable aspect for our organization. We really like how user-friendly it is.
The management is excellent and also very straightforward.
The security of the product is very good.
We found the pricing to be quite fair. It's not overly expensive.
The upgrades for the solution are very good. It continues to add useful features to the product with every new release.
What needs improvement?
Overall, it offers a lot of good features for the industry. I don't recall any that are lacking per se.
We had a few minor issues with compatibility on the latest version during the installation process.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for eight to ten years at this point. It's been almost a decade. I've used it for quite a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is quite stable. We don't have issues with bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's quite good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution scales very well. If a company needs to expand it, they can do so easily.
The organizations we work with vary in size and it scales to meet any organization's needs. Some have thousands of users, for example.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support has been very knowledgeable and responsive. They're good. We're satisfied with the level of service they provide us.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The setup is pretty straightforward. It's not overly complex in any way. The product's servers are easy to install. You can install it easily on VMware if you want to.
There were a few minor issues with compatibility, however, other than that, it was a good experience.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost of the solution is reasonable. It's a good selling point for Dell. They keep it competitive.
What other advice do I have?
We're Dell partners. We have a business relationship with the company.
We're using almost the entire series. We use a variety of versions of the solution.
Overall, I would rate it at a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
IBM
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
IT Infrastructure Project Manager at COMPUCOM MAROC
A user-friendly server with good performance
Pros and Cons
- "PowerEdge C is the best server I have worked with. I like that it's user-friendly. PowerEdge C performs very well."
- "It would be better if it worked with SMTP servers on the cloud. Right now, it only allows notifications via the SMTP server. In the next release, I would like to have a better processor."
What is our primary use case?
I use PowerEdge C for our clients. Our clients need new servers, and I configure them based on their needs. When the clients buy the server from us, the configuration on-site depends on their needs. It might be a basic configuration or an advanced configuration.
What is most valuable?
PowerEdge C is the best server I have worked with. I like that it's user-friendly. PowerEdge C performs very well.
What needs improvement?
It would be better if it worked with SMTP servers on the cloud. Right now, it only allows notifications via the SMTP server. In the next release, I would like to have a better processor.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using PowerEdge C for about five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
PowerEdge C is a stable solution.
On a scale from one to five, I would give PowerEdge C's stability a four.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
PowerEdge C's scalability depends on the client's architecture. It also depends on the manufacturer.
How are customer service and support?
On a scale from one to five, I would give technical support a four.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have worked with HP, and I can see the difference quickly. PowerEdge C performs very well.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup depends on the needs of the client. It will be straightforward if it's a rack mounted server or something similar. It will be easy to find the architecture of implementation on the rack. For rack mounting, it takes me about 15 to 20 minutes to implement this solution. It will take more time to implement if it's something like an iDRAC configuration, installation of the operating system, some other configuration, or virtualization.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost depends on the configuration.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I chose PowerEdge C based on feedback from my friends, colleagues, and other companies. I tested it and found that it was a perfect product for me.
What other advice do I have?
I would tell potential users to find the manual online and go through the information.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give PowerEdge C an eight.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Last updated: Dec 6, 2022
Flag as inappropriateOne of the most stable products with a straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
- "The hybrid solution is much more stable than other products."
- "It would be better if the solution provided simplified storage and hardware with an integrated one-tier architecture."
What is our primary use case?
We use the product to incorporate infrastructure for our virtualized environment.
What is most valuable?
The hybrid solution is much more stable than other products.
What needs improvement?
CMC needs different storage in the blade server, like a three-tier architecture. It would be better if the solution provided simplified storage and hardware with an integrated one-tier architecture.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution’s stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The modular part of the product is scalable, but the storage is not scalable. I am the only person using the product in the organization.
How are customer service and support?
Earlier, the technical support was from the UK or the US. There used to be a good flow to the technical support. Nowadays, they revert our calls to countries like India and the Philippines, where the technical support is not as good.
Five years ago, we could get a specialized guy to handle everything. When we open a case for the hardware now, the support personnel pushes the technical person to get the job done rather than help us troubleshoot.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
It took us almost one week to implement the solution. The vendors sent a specialist to configure the hardware on the back end. After that, they gave us some pointers, and we housed every piece of hardware.
While deploying the solution, we must check the licensing to understand where to install the application. We can configure the solution if we have little knowledge about it.
What other advice do I have?
I don't have any issues with the hardware. We provide the scope and specifications to the procurement team. The decision to choose a product is made based on the proposal provided by the vendor to the procurement department.
If the product suits their need, people should use it. If they’re looking for a new technology to simplify their duties and responsibilities, it would be better if they choose a hypervisor. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: May 15, 2023
Flag as inappropriate Good solution, simple, easily maintained, and exactly what I needed
Pros and Cons
- "I like the feature that allows for a backup and that is suitable for me."
- "The current memory could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
I use the PowerEdge C server for the VOIP phone systems, and some other applications to save time.
How has it helped my organization?
PowerEdge C is compatible and a good solution for me.
What is most valuable?
I like the feature that allows for a backup and that is suitable for me.
What needs improvement?
The current memory could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with PowerEdge C for the past three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is very good for PowerEdge C.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are no current issues with scalability and we have four hundred individuals in the company. All of them are currently using PowerEdge C. We are going to increase usage in the next two years and expand.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used IBM before switching to PowerEdge C. The price point is exactly what I needed and the product is good so I switched.
How was the initial setup?
The installation was straightforward and easy to setup.
What about the implementation team?
I installed it myself in fifteen minutes for the server and the container server.
What was our ROI?
We definitely are seeing a return on investment and we are making money.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
When we talk about pricing it is the cheapest on the market that I have found.
What other advice do I have?
I would encourage individuals who are looking for a simple and easily maintained solution to choose PowerEdge C. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate PowerEdge C a ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Oct 20, 2022
Flag as inappropriateSolutions Engineer at MDI
With an intuitive interface, it also easy to integrate with other tools
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup is not complex. It's a user-friendly tool."
- "An area where the product lacks and needs to consider improvement is by allowing it to integrate with some AI tool for monitoring."
What is most valuable?
PowerEdge's iDRAC feature is the most valuable feature.
What needs improvement?
An area where the product lacks and needs to consider improvement is by allowing it to integrate with some AI tool for monitoring.
In the future, I would like AI integration and iDRAC to improve.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have experience with the PowerEdge C for a year or two. My company is involved in system integration. We also sell different servers and PowerEdge C. My customers use PowerEdge R740, PowerEdge R7450, and PowerEdge R760. My company has a partnership with Dell.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is good since they support us 24/7. I rate the technical support an eight to nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I haven't used any solutions previously since I was in network and security for a couple of years.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not complex. It's a user-friendly tool. It will only take three to four hours to implement it. An installer and a solution engineer are required to implement the solution.
For my deployment services, deploy it on-site with the MOP approved by the customer.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
PowerEdge C is a reasonably priced product, and the pricing depends on how many years you need the product. The cost also includes the support.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution for small to enterprise-sized clients.
It is easy to integrate with other products in general. Even the solution's interface is intuitive.
I would definitely recommend the solution to those planning to use it. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Last updated: May 10, 2023
Flag as inappropriateSenior network engineer at GoTech
It is a stable solution, but RNA process needs improvement
Pros and Cons
- "It is a scalable solution."
- "Its customer service could be better."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to host VMs and install our clients' operating systems on the servers.
What needs improvement?
They should improve the solution's RNA process.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the solution for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. We have four customers using it.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's customer service could be better. The support partners and distributors delay in replying to queries.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup process is easy. It involves mounting servers and upgrading the values. Afterward, we need to install and deploy it on the server. The time taken for deployment depends on clients' requirements. If they want to install the solution on the operating system, it takes an hour. But, in the case of complex configuration, it takes more time.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features, including iDRAC and support.
What other advice do I have?
I advise others to look for more affordable and better solutions than Dell. I rate it as a five.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Integrator
Last updated: Apr 28, 2023
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